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Capitol Reef National Park

American  

noun

  1. a national park in S central Utah: cliff dwellings and fossils. 397 sq. mi. (1,028 sq. km).


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For instance, many travelers see Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, then take larger and more direct thoroughfares to Capitol Reef National Park.

From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2021

At Capitol Reef National Park, I met Allison and Thom McCorkle, from Indianapolis, who were in the middle of a two-week trip through Utah’s “Big Five” national parks.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2018

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah contains a topographic barrier, a reef, called the Waterpocket Fold.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2017

A painting on display at the Arrowhead Gallery called “Flash Flood” was inspired by a visit to Capitol Reef National Park years ago when an actual flash flood nearly swept their car away.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2016

Between Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park and its Dr. Seuss-like Bryce Canyon, Highway 12 runs past sandstone cliffs and a forest of deep green junipers.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2011

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